Expanding Health Care on the Eastern Shore
University of Maryland Shore Regional Health is committed to serving the unique needs of the Eastern Shore.
With a long history of providing care to residents in Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's and Talbot counties, UM Shore Regional Health offers a wide range of services. These include:
- Two hospitals
- Emergency centers in Dorchester and Queen Anne’s counties
- Urgent care facilities in Denton, Easton and Kent Island
- Outpatient care centers spread across our region
UM Shore Regional Health’s collaboration with the University of Maryland School of Medicine means residents can access high-level medical expertise close to home. We are committed to offering advanced health care with a personal touch and making sure the people of the Eastern Shore can find the right care they need, no matter where they live.
Talbot County
Our mission to create a health care system as unique as the communities it serves has been at the forefront of our efforts for the past century. The new Regional Medical Center project is the culmination of this work and will encompass the very best of rural health care delivery in America.
With a focus on innovative care, this new facility will offer modern resources and services tailored to the needs of Eastern Shore residents, ensuring that high-quality health care remains accessible and efficient to the communities we serve.
Kent and Queen Anne's County
UM Shore Regional Health, supported by the University of Maryland Medical System, has earned a significant distinction as the first and only Rural Health Designated Hospital in Maryland.
This pilot program and designation recognizes our role in providing essential services to rural communities, enhancing the accessibility and quality of care in underserved regions of the state. The Rural Health Designation is an important achievement, reflecting our commitment to addressing the unique health care needs of rural populations.
Dorchester County
The opening of UM Shore Regional Health in Cambridge in 2021 marked the beginning of a new era of expanded access to quality health care services for Dorchester County residents.
This facility consists of two floors. The first floor is a comprehensive, freestanding medical facility which includes a 22-bed Emergency Department, helipad and behavioral health treatment rooms. The second floor houses the UM Shore Medical Pavilion at Cambridge, which provides convenient multispecialty care and expanded outpatient services to the community.
Learn more about the services offered at these locations: